Key People

Managing Director

Craig Gibbs, CMIOSH

After many years of managing Southam based health and safety consultancy OSTAS, Craig now also takes on the role of Managing Director at Key having acquired the business from John and Christina Gilbertson. He's actively involved in training delivery so you might meet him on your next course with us!

Operations Director

Anne Gibbs, CMIOSH, BA(Hons)

Anne ensures the smooth running of both Key and OSTAS in her Operations Director role. Not only is she a qualified health and safety consultant but she's also an accomplished sales professional who thrives on generating business and managing client expectations.

Business Advisor

Christina Gilbertson MIoD, AIIRSM

Managing Director at Key August 2000 - September 2011. In October 2011 Christina retired but continues to support Key in an advisory capacity.

Advisor - Training and Development

John Gilbertson MSc, Cert. Ed., CFIOSH

John formed Key in 1989 and fulfilled the role of Director of Training and Development up to September 2011. In October 2011 John retired but continues to support Key in an advisory capacity.

Sales and Marketing Manager

Gareth Lewis MIDM

Gareth applies his experience of retail, marketing management, customer service and telemarketing to deliver a unique style of communication, effectively providing a store front for our clients at the end of a phone line and in face to face meetings. His job is to keep clients informed of our product range and help them decide how to spend their budgets wisely.

Administration Manager

Anita Heath Dip RSA

Anita joined the Key team in October 1992 - a long timer! She manages the office administration and all public course registrations and bookings. Anita's general administration capabilities are valued by colleagues and clients alike.

Administration Assistant

Sarah Troman

Sarah works with Anita to ensure the smooth running of all administrative aspects at Key. She’s often the first person to greet people on the phone and when they arrive for a training course at The Mount School.

Sales and Marketing Assistant

Gregg McFadyean

Gregg supports the sales and marketing area of the business, managing our client database, responding to enquiries and communicating forthcoming courses to our client base.

Principal Consultant

Mike Pitham Dip2.OSH, MSc, CMIOSH, FIIRSM

After setting up and managing an Information Technology Training Centre for Warwickshire County Council and managing the regional training function for a national charity, Mike's many years of training and management experience have proved invaluable. Mike who has worked for Group Training Schemes and other consultancies before Key is a solid contributor to many of our current products.

All consultants contribute to the delivery of our NEBOSH and IOSH courses; Mike also delivers the following:

• Managing Contractors
• CDM (Construction, Design and Management Regulations)
• Risk Assessment Workshop
• Representing Employees' Safety
• Accident Investigation

Principal Consultant

Kevin Griffin Dip2.OSH, CMIOSH

Kevin's experience was hard earned in the electrical and mechanical engineering industries. He moved into training management for a medium size engineering company before incorporating safety with his many talents. His developing role in these industries has given Kevin the expertise necessary for the accomplished delivery of our professional development programmes.

All consultants contribute to the delivery of our NEBOSH and IOSH courses; Kevin also delivers the following:

• Fire Risk Assessment
• LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations)
• DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations)

Principal Consultant / Ergonomist

Chris Paul Jones BSc (Hons), CMIOSH, Dip2.OSH

Chris, like all of his colleagues, is an all rounder and contributes across a wide range of courses specialising in individual and organisational behaviour. His background is in manufacturing where he has held positions as Human Resources Officer, a Safety Adviser and an Ergonomics Adviser. He has advised on workstation design, practical task analysis and anthropometric/ biomechanical product evaluation.

All consultants contribute to the delivery of our NEBOSH and IOSH courses; Chris also delivers the following:

• Manual Handling Instructors and Assessors
• Health and Safety for Managers and Supervisors
• DSE Assessment
• Noise and Vibration
• Stress Risk Assessment

Principal Consultant

Richard Cumberland BSc, CMIOSH, MCIPD

From a background in human resources management gained in the brewing and leisure industry, Richard has developed and presented a range of management training courses for all levels of management. His experience includes the management of a team of recruitment officers and recently the design and preparation of courses addressing the management of safety.

All consultants contribute to the delivery of our NEBOSH and IOSH courses; Richard also delivers the following:

• CoSHH Risk Assessment
• DSE Assessment
• Risk Assessment Workshop
• Health and Safety for Managers and Supervisors

Senior Consultant

Amy Bowering BA(Hons), Grad IOSH, DipNEBOSH

In May 2008 Amy Bowering joined our team from GEFCO, the global logistics and distribution specialist. Amy brings with her a wealth of knowledge about the distribution industry and has been focussing on the delivery of risk assessment, accident investigation and behavioural safety course ‘Make the Right Choice’ since she arrived.

All consultants contribute to the delivery of our NEBOSH and IOSH courses; Amy also delivers the following:

• Accident Investigation
• Risk Assessment
• Manual Handling Instructors and Assessors

Environmental Programme Manager

Steve Simmons BSc (Hons), PhD, CEnv, CMIWM, CMIOSH

Steve works for Key on a part time basis and manages the development and delivery of all our environmental programmes. Steve stepped in to help some years ago after we failed to recruit a suitable full time environmental specialist; the feedback we received from delegates was so good we stopped the search and have used him ever since.

Steve manages and delivers the following:

• IEMA Associate Certificate Course in Environmental Management
• NEBOSH National Certificate and Diploma in Environmental Management